AWS Architect - Outside IR35 at SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment, London, £600-£700 per day
£600 - £700 per day
- Outside Spy
- London, UK
- Dec 11, 2025
Contract Description
AWS Architect
Outside IR35: £600 - £700 per day
ASAP Start (5th Jan)
Travel once a week/once every two weeks to London
A leading international streaming platform is consolidating and modernising the core Back End services that power its global content distribution. Multiple integration layers currently handled by external vendors are being brought fully in-house to enable stronger ownership, performance optimisation, and scalability.
We are seeking a seasoned AWS Architect with deep API integration expertise to drive the design and delivery of secure, high-performance cloud services that underpin millions of users across North America and beyond. You will work closely with engineering squads to architect the solutions and ensure technical readiness for delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of AWS cloud services and Back End API integrations
Define API specifications, ensure conformance to design patterns, and prepare implementation tickets for development teams
Architect secure network boundaries including Firewalls, WAF, IAM, and environment controls
Collaborate with Site Reliability, Security, and Platform teams to ensure scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning across environments
Support hands-on validation: Postman testing, proof-of-concept builds, deployment oversight
Champion best-practice CI/CD and automation principles with cross-functional teams
Engage in agile ceremonies and contribute to rapid decision-making in a fast-paced delivery environment
Required Experience
Extensive background as an AWS Architect with strong certification credentials
Proven expertise in API-led integration and distributed systems
Solid understanding of networking and cloud security patterns
Experience working with multi-vendor environments transitioning to internal ownership
Ability to operate both strategically (architecture, governance) and tactically (hands-on technical work)
Strong communication and leadership skills working within cross-discipline architecture communities
Outside IR35: £600 - £700 per day
ASAP Start (5th Jan)
Travel once a week/once every two weeks to London
A leading international streaming platform is consolidating and modernising the core Back End services that power its global content distribution. Multiple integration layers currently handled by external vendors are being brought fully in-house to enable stronger ownership, performance optimisation, and scalability.
We are seeking a seasoned AWS Architect with deep API integration expertise to drive the design and delivery of secure, high-performance cloud services that underpin millions of users across North America and beyond. You will work closely with engineering squads to architect the solutions and ensure technical readiness for delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of AWS cloud services and Back End API integrations
Define API specifications, ensure conformance to design patterns, and prepare implementation tickets for development teams
Architect secure network boundaries including Firewalls, WAF, IAM, and environment controls
Collaborate with Site Reliability, Security, and Platform teams to ensure scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning across environments
Support hands-on validation: Postman testing, proof-of-concept builds, deployment oversight
Champion best-practice CI/CD and automation principles with cross-functional teams
Engage in agile ceremonies and contribute to rapid decision-making in a fast-paced delivery environment
Required Experience
Extensive background as an AWS Architect with strong certification credentials
Proven expertise in API-led integration and distributed systems
Solid understanding of networking and cloud security patterns
Experience working with multi-vendor environments transitioning to internal ownership
Ability to operate both strategically (architecture, governance) and tactically (hands-on technical work)
Strong communication and leadership skills working within cross-discipline architecture communities
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